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Poem by Ono no Komachi, from the series Rokkasen (Six Poetic Immortals)

Poem by Ono no Komachi, from the series Rokkasen (Six Poetic Immortals)

「六歌仙　小野小町」

Katsukawa Shunshô (Japanese, 1726–1792)

Japanese

Edo period

Medium/Technique Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper

Dimensions Vertical chûban; 26 x 19.5 cm (10 1/4 x 7 11/16 in.)

Credit Line William S. and John T. Spaulding Collection

Accession Number21.4079

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings

ClassificationsPrints

Signed Shunshô ga
春章画

Marks Artist's seal: Rin (in jar shape)

InscriptionsPoem: Iro miede/ utsurou mono wa/ yo no naka no/ hito no kokoro no/ hana nizo arikeru

ProvenancePurchased by William S. and John T. Spaulding from W. L. Keane (#598); December 1, 1921, given by William S. and John T. Spaulding to the Museum.